The purpose of this study was to explore the academic, athletic, and social experiences of White college athletes at a Division I historically Black college/university (HBCU). Previous research has documented how White college athletes experience positive educational and developmental outcomes at historically White institutions (HWIs). However,…

Current research on resilience and academic success is plentiful in higher education. The academic discourse on HBCU's impacts to higher education also abound. However, there is little space in academia dedicated to recognizing that examines the unique HBCU landscape and its impact on high needs areas in higher education. This study investigated…

This research study was intended to understand the level of student effectiveness in academic support services. The study sought to discover the academic support services' strengths and weaknesses within the institution. The research took place on the campus of a private historically black college. The study formulation was a qualitative case…

"It's Better This Way" examined the cultural relevance of an educator's Hip-Hop identity for Black students enrolled within an occupational therapy program at a historically Black university. Furthermore, this study explored if Black students and alumni of the occupational therapy program felt empowered by the exhibition of the…

Despite the progression of diversity leadership roles within higher education, chief diversity officers (CDOs) continue to encounter limitations. As higher education institutions adapt to changes, CDO roles will continue to expand and become integral in governance and policy. CDOs need direct access to senior university leadership (e.g., the…

Black male community college students have the lowest retention and completion rates among any racial group (National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 2017). During this dissertation, I examined the root causes of Black male community college students' low graduation rates through a systematic literature review, and then identified mentoring…

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are largely invisible in historically Black post-secondary education research and discourse. To this end, LGBTQ students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are often ignored and their voices are silenced, thus impacting their feelings of marginality and…

This qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of first-generation Black male students attending a Historically Black University utilizing transition factors impacting their successful transition as perceived by the student. Schlossberg's Adult Transition Theory (Goodman et al., 2006), for the theoretical framework,…

Historically, research suggests that African American women are disproportionately represented in higher education leadership positions. There have been few studies that provide insight into the actual barriers African American women face as they climb the leadership ladder to senior level positions in higher education. The purpose of this…

Legislation and litigation to end desegregation in higher education and improve college choice to HBCUs abound while academic programs continue to impact college choice. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the influence of Maryland's dual system of public higher education on college choice, specifically through community college…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contributions of anti-hazing workshops to the education of students on risk management procedures, as well as making them aware of anti-hazing solutions and procedures at an historically Black College and University to affect policy change or implementation. Participants in the quantitative study…

The purpose of this phenomenological was to identify and understand how Black Male Initiative programs contributed to the completion of an undergraduate degree for Black males at HBCUs. The study's central research question was: What role does the Black Male Initiative (BMI) play in Black male undergraduate degree completion at HBCUs in the U.S.?…

As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, so too do the challenges associated with the job of University President, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Heightened public scrutiny pertaining to topics such as minority degree completion rates, college debt, and gainful employment, combined with low…

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) contributed to over 20% of all bachelor's degrees earned by African American students. Since the 2019 pandemic, HBCUs have provided more online course offerings to their students. The continued success of HBCUs depends on their ability to grow with technology. This study examined the lived…

This Narrative Analysis examines the complex connection between financial literacy and the experiences of first-generation low-income students attending a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Given the rising expenses associated with higher education, students who are the first in their families to pursue postsecondary…